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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002220004 · 07/29/2000 · Virginia Crews Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Brakeman, Roperider, Car runner, Spotterman, Snapper, Trip rider, Car rider, Flagman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
66
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Metals & Coal International Inc
Operator
Virginia Crews Coal Company
Mine
4605872

Narrative

HE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER ON THE CONE OF THE SILO TO GET COAL TO FEED THRU IT. AND FELT PAIN IN HIS RT. SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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